Importance Diverticulosis is defined by the presence of multiple outpouchings (diverticula) originating from the intestinal lumen. Diverticulitis is defined as inflammation of these diverticula. The annual incidence of diverticulitis in the US is approximately 180 per 100 000 people, resulting in approximately…
Importance Proposed US National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding cuts under the second Trump administration have raised concerns about their implications. As a key sponsor of foundational research and workforce training, the NIH plays a vital role in biomedical innovation. Understanding…
Importance A patent foramen ovale (PFO), an opening between the right and left atria during normal fetal development that fails to close after birth, is present in approximately 25% of all adults. Paradoxical embolism, a venous thromboembolism that travels to the…
This JAMA Insights explores optimal strategies for managing the adverse effects associated with incretin-based medications for obesity, including semaglutide and tirzepatide.
Dr Kim Smolderen discusses the critical but often underrecognized intersection of cardiovascular and behavioral health, and shares evidence-based strategies for advancing patient-centered care in cardiovascular treatment, emphasizing the importance of integrated models that go beyond primary care.
Dr Tiffany Moore Simas, Medical Director for Lifeline for Moms, and Obstetric Engagement Liaison for the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program (MCPAP) for Moms, explores the opportunities and challenges of maternal behavioral health-focused care models while emphasizing the importance of…
This article discusses the use of brain organoids in modeling the biological mechanisms of psychiatric disease.
This JAMA Insights explores strategies for effectively communicating a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or dementia to patients and their care partners.
A teenage girl with atopic dermatitis presented with asymptomatic, skin-colored papules on her abdomen. What is your diagnosis?
Importance The Association of Women Surgeons is committed to supporting surgical families for practicing surgeons and developing equitable family-friendly guidelines, including support for adequate paid family leave, access to childcare, breastfeeding support, and insurance coverage of fertility preservation and assisted reproductive…
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